The Story Behind The Painkiller
The Painkiller was first made in the British Virgin Islands with Pusser’s Navy Rum. You may notice it on menus with the numbers #2, #3, and #4 after its name; that indicates how many ounces of rum are used.
It’s essentially a boozier Piña Colada, and is sure to drown any and all sorrows. The Painkiller is one of the 50 most popular cocktails in the world. To discover the other 49, check out the full list.
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The Dirty Banana Recipe:
This boozy frozen cocktail is a fan favorite across the Caribbean islands made with a hefty amount of rum, coffee liqueur, and bananas.
The Zombie Recipe:
A quintessential tiki drink — combining three kinds of rum and two juices — the Zombie is just the drink to bring you back to life.
The Mandarin Tiki Dream:
Natalie Migliarini (@beautifulbooze) created this bright, unusual tiki cocktail in honor of a childhood favorite, the orange creamsicle. Get her recipe here!
The Cable Car:
The Cable Car is a variation of the Sidecar made with spiced rum, orange curaçao, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup. Check it out here!
Shannon Mustipher’s Rum Cobbler Recipe:
Easy to make, easier to drink, and eye-catching to boot, the Cobbler is a refreshing rum cocktail best adorned with heaps of mint and fruit.
The Pineapple Daiquiri Recipe:
A tropical twist on an old classic, just in time for National Rum Day. The Pineapple Daiquiri will immediately whisk you away to the islands.
